Bushido Kenkyukai :: Karate, Kobudo & Taiko in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bushido Kenkyukai
Japanese/Okinawan Martial and Cultural Arts

Self Improvement through the Study of the Way of the Warrior

Bushido Kenkyukai dojo is a Japanese/Okinawan Martial and Cultural Arts study center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Various classes and periodic workshops are taught throughout the year.

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Beat Back-to-School Anxiety and Build Confidence This Year The return to school can be an incredibly stressful transition for families, and this upcoming school year is no exception. Between adjusting to new routines, managing heavy academic workloads, and navigating social circles, it is completely normal for both kids and parents to feel a wave of anxiety. Studies consistently show that healthy, active children […] Read more... Feel the Heartbeat of the Ancestors at Obon BK Taiko will help launch the Obon Festival at the Albuquerque Sasebo Japanese Garden on Friday, August 14, 2026. The event begins with a 6:25 p.m. procession starting at the ABQ BioPark Main Plaza and continuing to the Green Festival Pavilion. BK Taiko will also perform twice during the evening, first at 7:30 p.m. and […] Read more... Bushido Kenkyukai Dojo now has a Kinesio Taping Technician at our facility! Kineso Tape relieves pain and supports muscles in movement. We also have the tape—made in Albuquerque—available for purchase. To buy tape or be taped contact us for more information.

Beat Back-to-School Anxiety and Build Confidence This Year

The return to school can be an incredibly stressful transition for families, and this upcoming school year is no exception. Between adjusting to new routines, managing heavy academic workloads, and navigating social circles, it is completely normal for both kids and parents to feel a wave of anxiety. Studies consistently show that healthy, active children […]

Feel the Heartbeat of the Ancestors at Obon

BK Taiko will help launch the Obon Festival at the Albuquerque Sasebo Japanese Garden on Friday, August 14, 2026. The event begins with a 6:25 p.m. procession starting at the ABQ BioPark Main Plaza and continuing to the Green Festival Pavilion. BK Taiko will also perform twice during the evening, first at 7:30 p.m. and […]

Bushido Kenkyukai Dojo now has a
Kinesio Taping Technician at our facility!

Kineso Tape relieves pain and supports muscles in movement.
We also have the tape—made in Albuquerque—available for purchase.
To buy tape or be taped contact us for more information.

Family rates are available!

Adult and Youth Classes

Year round classes include:

	Shōrin-ryū Karate
	Taiko (Japanese drumming)

Your first week of lessons is free and you can start at any time! Family rates available, call for details.

Workshops and Demonstrations

Periodic workshops and demonstrations include a wide range of topics and depend on instructor availability. Some topics are:

	Origami (Japanese art of paper folding)
	Shodo (Japanese calligraphy)
	Chado (Tea ceremony)
	Bonsai (cultivation of miniaturized trees)
	Kimono (Japanese national garment)